re: Is this artice extreme or is this the truth?

Sean Payton hasn't progressed and the league has caught up to him. The plays are all the same. 5 yard pitch backs on a short 3rd down as an example.

Rob Ryan has actually regressed. The D-Line seems to not have any push and our corners are shite (except Lewis).

Drew Brees (and I will forever love that man) isn't throwing it as accurate or with as much zip. And he's making some seriously stupid fricking decisions. And why are we not taking more shots down the field when we have Stills and Cooks? Is it because Brees can't make the throws? I really hope that isn't the case.

But to me, it goes back to Payton. This is on him. The fake punt last night was seriously dumber than anything I have seen even Les Miles do.